Gainesville Quakers
" . . . walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone . . . "
George Fox
You are welcome here. Join us for worship.
Quakers, such as those at Gainesville Meeting, make up a small percentage of Friends around the world. Today, unprogrammed Friends collaborate with Friends from all branches of Quakerism.
Quakers who worship in unprogrammed meetings share a way of life, not a set of beliefs. We believe that there is “that of God” in everyone. We seek to experience God directly, within ourselves and in our relationships with others and the world around us. We meet together for worship in local meetings which are inclusive and open to all. Quakerism is a way of life built upon values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship, rather than a written set of beliefs. Quakers have a long-held commitment to putting their faith into direct action in the world.
Quaker meetings offer a place where people can find a real sense of community and are free to challenge, question and explore their own beliefs, values and ideas. Many Quakers describe it as a spiritual home – a place of deep connections; a group of people bound together by an awareness of the sacred in all things and a desire to change the world for the better.
UPDATE: 3/24/2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we will not be meeting in person for worship. Virtual worship using the ZOOM platform is available beginning 3/29/2020. Request additional details by email using the CONTACT EMAIL link in the panel to the right.
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Gainesville Friends Meeting encourages use of the Meetinghouse for activities that are consistent with Quaker testimonies and values.
3/24/2020: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the Meetinghouse is closed.
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During the COVID-19 health crisis, many regularly scheduled meetings are being held virtually. To obtain links:
Third Sunday afternoon
Peace and Social Concerns and Earth Care Committees
email Gail Stallings: [email protected]
Tuesday Lunch (every Tuesday noon - 1 pm)
Sunday Meeting for Worship (11 am)
use the CONTACT US button at the right
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The Earth Care and Peace and Social Concerns Committees are now publishing a newsletter. The newsletter can be found under the RESOURCES tab.
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Meeting Times
Gainesville Quaker Meeting
Meeting for Worship: First Day (Sunday) 11:00 am
First Day School: First Day 11:15 am
Fellowship: First Day 12:00 pm
Meeting for Worship for Business: Second First Day of the Month: 12:45 pm
Clerk: Jean Larson
What's New
During the COVID-19 health crisis, many regularly scheduled meetings are being held virtually. To obtain links:
Third Sunday afternoon
Peace and Social Concerns and Earth Care Committees
email Gail Stallings: [email protected]
Tuesday Lunch (every Tuesday noon - 1 pm)
Sunday Meeting for Worship (11 am)
use the CONTACT US button at the right
Public
The Earth Care and Peace and Social Concerns Committees are now publishing a newsletter. The newsletter can be found under the RESOURCES tab.
Public
The Earth Care and Peace and Social Concerns Committees are publishing a newsletter which is emailed to all members of the Gainesville Quaker Community with an active email address.
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Worship with us!
352-372-1070
Gainesville Quaker Meetinghouse
702 NW 38th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
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